He shared this scripture (one of my favorites) from Ether 12:27
And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them.
He also said,
--Heavenly Father doesn't give us tests we can't do. Attitude is everything.
--Faith is not pushing a button and getting an answer.
--If you put your faith in God you can do ANYTHING.
I was so impressed with this boy, he has changed so much since going through the struggles related to his stroke. He knows all about suffering and humility and answered prayers and miracles, and he's only 13 years old! I found myself thinking he is lucky to know all of this now at such a young age.
I know so many people struggling with big things right now, and I kept thinking of them through this talk. I wish we could all see how strong we really are and have the faith to trust in the Lord rather than asking "why me?" or thinking we can't handle the things that come our way. We absolutely CAN handle everything that comes our way and we need to remember that our challenges are there for our benefit. We are the ones who choose how hard we're going to make the situation by fighting it and hating it so much.
**Thoughts??**
15 comments:
I think our personal beliefs about suffering and the fairness of life are at the crux of our relationship with the Savior. You can't trust someone that you think is hurting you, or allowing bad things to happen to you for no good reason.
Like Elder Holland said, if we want to receive even a portion of His glory, we have to be willing to feel something of the pains and trials He went through.
I loved your Sunday thoughts today. I have been studying The Old Testament and was watching the discussions on BYUTV, and they said something to the effect; that faith can not exist if fear is present. I thought it was an interesting concept; considering; faith it what we need; yet how often do we let fear take over?
Thank you for always sharing your Sunday Thoughts.
I love that I always get a little bonus post here in your comment section! Way to go on the primary program.
What an amazing kid your youth speaker is. Even just hearing about him is humbling to me.
I love your reflections on his testimony. What a great scripture too.
Thank you for sharing this; what nice thoughts to ponder in my head as I enjoy a quiet evening before bed.
the pull of the cozy is indeed strong, my friend, very strong...
(I succumbed in a big way today)
but I as a result, was not nearly as productive as you!
I've been thinking a lot about about trials lately...(family issues, and reading Nie Nie's blog)--
Heavenly Father has given each of us the tools to handle what comes our way...He never leaves us empty handed...
I do believe that our challenges are there for our benefit...it's just not always easily recognized at the the time the struggle is going on...
I'm sure glad that we are taught these principals as members of the Church. I'm not sure I would get it on my own!
Your darling youth speaker sounds like an inspirational friend and example indeed. He must be a very special young man.
Thanks for the thoughts.
So he had a stroke at age 11?? What the? That is so young to know so much about suffering and faith, but when you think about it, it is in some ways a gift. Can you imagine knowing so much and having so much experience at such a young age? He sounds inspiring indeed.
Sniffle.
It helps me to remember the scripture that tells us we won't be tried above our ability to succeed. Knowing that I CAN do it has made so many things easier.
"We are the ones who choose how hard we're going to make the situation by fighting it and hating it so much."
My husband was just saying something so similar to me. I must remember this!
Love your sunday thoughts, thanks for taking the time to write them.
"My goodness" that's my thought. What an incredible lesson his life teaches so many.
Thank you for sharing, it certainly gave me something to think about.
What a remarkable boy...I wish I could have been there to hear him speak.
WHat a great blessing for your ward to hear this young man speak. I so agree that attitude is everything. I was suprised after all these years of hoping to concieve, that I would complain so much during my best rest! I realized this and hope that I am doing a better job handling this new challenge - as I know I have two little ones coming soon that will give me a lot more to worry about! Take care :)
Wow...I don't know what to say. I like that he said attitude is everything. I think it really is. What a lucky young man to have this perspective!
my attitude in life has pulled me through many things for sure.
i am guilty in not knowing how strong i am for sure.
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